Arundhati Roy
Arundhati Roy is an Indian author and political activist, best known for her novel 'The God of Small Things', which won the Booker Prize, and for her outspoken views on social and environmental issues.
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Arundhati Roy is referenced for her critique of imperial power.
Complicity will not protect us
Guyana· 2026-05-29
Arundhati Roy pulled out of the event, branding Wim Wenders’ words as unconscionable and jaw-dropping.
‘Yellow Letters’ wins Berlin’s Golden Bear
Taiwan· 2026-02-23
Indian writer Arundhati Roy withdrew after Wenders' comment that filmmakers should not be politically engaged.
Reditelj optužio Njemačku da je partner u genocidu, ministar napustio ceremoniju
Montenegro· 2026-02-22
Arundhati Roy withdrew from the event, calling Wim Wenders' words 'unacceptable' and 'shocking'.
Drama político, ‘Yellow letters’ vence o Festival de Berlim
Brazil· 2026-02-22
Arundhati Roy pulled out of the festival in response to Wim Wenders's comments on politics and cinema.
Yellow Letters wins Golden Bear at Berlin film festival dominated by Gaza row | Berlin film festival
United Kingdom· 2026-02-21
Arundhati Roy withdrew from the event, calling W. Wenders' words 'unjustifiable' and 'breathtaking'.
Berlyno kino festivalio pabaigą užtemdė ginčai dėl Gazos Ruožo
Lithuania· 2026-02-21
The refusal by Arundhati Roy to attend this year’s Berlin Film Festival sent conscience-pricking waves across oceans.
Why is Ireland boycotting the Eurovision but not the Nations League? – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-02-21
Arundhati Roy expressed her shock and disgust at Wim Wenders' comments.
Kaouther Ben Hania décline son prix avec force
Tunisia· 2026-02-19
Arundhati Roy canceled her participation in the festival due to Wim Wenders' statements about art and politics.
Obsodba molka o vojni v Gazi
Slovenia· 2026-02-19
Arundhati Roy canceled her visit to the Berlinale, criticizing the notion that art should not be political.
Javier Bardem, Tilda Swinton, Paul Laverty y Adam McKay, entre los 80 firmantes de una carta contra la Berlinale por “su silencio sobre Gaza” y “la censura a los artistas” | Cine: estrenos y críticas
Spain· 2026-02-18Indian writer Arundhati Roy criticized the Berlinale and withdrew her participation.
Offener Brief: Filmschaffende kritisieren Berlinale zu Gaza - Politik
Germany· 2026-02-18Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlinale in response to the festival's handling of political discourse.
Javier Bardem and Tilda Swinton among those to condemn Berlinale’s ‘silence’ on Gaza | FestivalsUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-18
Arundhati Roy canceled her participation in the festival after being offended by Wim Wenders' comments.
Wim Wenders und die Politik
Switzerland· 2026-02-16
Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlin International Film Festival in response to unfair statements made by jury members.
Pravica filmskih ustvarjalcev do svobode (ne)odgovoraSlovenia· 2026-02-15
Arundhati Roy canceled her trip to Germany in protest against the idea that art should not be political.
La Berlinale defiende a su jurado: “No se debería esperar que los artistas hablen sobre todos los temas políticos” | Cine: estrenos y críticasSpain· 2026-02-15
Arundhati Roy withdrew from the Berlinale, calling the comments about art and politics 'unconscionable'.
Berlin film festival defends jury over politics and film row | Berlin film festivalUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-15
Arundhati Roy announced that she is canceling her visit to the Berlinale due to comments made by the jury president regarding Gaza.
Vuelve el drama al festival de Berlín: Célebre escritora Arundhati Roy y dos películas se retiran tras comentarios del jurado sobre Gaza
Costa Rica· 2026-02-15Arundhati Roy announced she was pulling out of the Berlin Film Festival after the head of the festival jury made comments about political films.
Arundhati Roy pulls out of Berlin film festival over jury comments on political filmsGuyana· 2026-02-15
Arundhati Roy canceled her trip to Berlin shocked by Wim Wenders' statements.
“Dao” na Berlinale é Bad Bunny no Super Bowl: o amor é mais poderoso que o ódio | Festival de Cinema de Berlim
Portugal· 2026-02-15Arundhati Roy's cult classic college film returns to spotlight.
Indian writer Arundhati Roy's cult classic college film returns to spotlightUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-14
The writer Arundhati Roy cancels her trip to the Berlinale due to the jury's refusal to make a statement about the suffering in Gaza.
Star-Autorin Arundhati Roy sagt Teilnahme an Berlinale ab: „Schockiert und angewidert“ - KulturGermany· 2026-02-14
Arundhati Roy is a prominent Indian writer known for her activism and her new book 'Mon refuge et mon orage'.
Notre sélection de livres cette semaine : « Mon refuge et mon orage », « Terre de sang », « Le Trait de côte »…
France· 2026-02-12
Arundhati Roy is also mentioned among authors that the article suggests readers should move past.
El mejor libro del año está en Ferraz | OpiniónSpain· 2025-12-13
Arundhati Roy's Mother Mary Comes to Me is a nuanced account of her life.
‘This extraordinary story never goes out of fashion’: 30 authors on the books they give to everyone | BooksUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-13
Arundhati Roy's writing often addresses family relationships and personal loss.
Los 50 mejores libros de 2025 | BabeliaSpain· 2025-12-13
Arundhati Roy's memoir 'Mother Mary Comes To Me' explores her relationship with her mother.
The best books for lovers of biographies, memoirs and life stories
New Zealand· 2025-12-08
A brave memoir by Arundhati Roy is among the highlights chosen.
The best books of 2025 | Best books of the yearUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-06
Arundhati Roy has received a national film award and described the award ceremony in her book.
বুকারজয়ী অরুন্ধতী রায় অভিনয় করতেন, পেয়েছেন জাতীয় চলচ্চিত্র পুরস্কারও
Bangladesh· 2025-11-24
Arundhati Roy is mentioned as one of the authors of autobiographical books competing with Isabel Preysler's work.
La veritat de la memòria
Andorra· 2025-11-17
Arundhati Roy is mentioned as an interesting figure on the HS10 book list.
Kymmenen kirjaa, jotka kannattaa lukea nyt
Finland· 2025-11-15
